March and is sponsored by Wedded Bliss Foundation. Go to: http://www.blackmarriageday.com/ to find an event in your region.

Nisa Muhammad will receive the Smart Marriages Impact Award at the Denver

Conference at her keynote "Black Marriage Day" on Friday June 29.

Also, check out the African American track sessions track at:

/black.track.html

And, here's an example of what's scheduled around the country.

You're invited to the Black Marriage Day celebration!

The 2000 U.S. Census indicates that Detroit had 12.5% married couples living with children under age 18. Are marriages working and this statistic is wrong? Is it right, and there is something we need to do to turn this around? Let’s talk about it . .. . Two events with one objective . . . Promoting healthy marriages to save our families!

In March, we will celebrate marriages. Married couples and singles come and join the discussion about the state of marriages among African Americans. Flyers are attached to share with friends and families. See details below:

You're invited to the Detroit Black Marriage Day celebration!

The 2000 U.S. Census indicates that Detroit had only 12.5% married couples living with children under age 18! Are marriages working and this statistic is wrong? Or, is it right, and we need to do to turn this around? Let’s talk about it . .. . Two events with one objective . . . Promoting healthy marriages to save our families!

In March, we will celebrate marriages. Married couples and singles come and join the discussion about the state of marriages among African Americans. See details below:

Black Marriage Day

Symposium and Dinner in Detroit

State of Black Marriages and Relationships

Equity in Partnership Educational Services has partnered with Detroit Parent

Network, Learning Institute of Family Education (LIFE) and Marriage Resource

Center of Wayne County to present a Black Marriage Day Symposium and Dinner.

These two events include the following:

Black Marriage Day Symposium will be held March 17, 2007, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Youthville, located at 7375 Woodward, in Detroit, MI.

There will be speakers and panelists who will discuss the various relationships issues impacting African American relationships. Participants will engage in breakout sessions that will allow them to focus on the following topics:

· MY BROTHER& SISTER’S KEEPER: Where do sisters and brothers stand in their relationships with themselves as well as their own gender?

· A LOOK IN THE MIRROR: What attitudes, experiences, choices, and behaviors are contributing to the success or failures in black relationships?

· THE HIP HOP & VIDEO CULTURE: Is Today’s Urban Culture influencing the treatment and expectations on the sexes in the dating game?

· YOUNG BLACK AND SUCCESSFUL, BUT WHERE IS MY MATE? Why educational, career, and financial success do not equal a desirable mate for relationships and marriages.